Posted by Kathleen S on Thu, Feb 04, 2010 @ 07:38 AM
As the demand for audio conferencing continues to intensify throughout the global marketplace, one of the key elements that stands out in the list of benefits of this communications strategy is the ability to record the conference. This is one area that stands out as an advantage audio conferencing has over face-to-face communications for the small- and medium-sized business (SMB).
Ease of Recording
A robust audio conferencing solution should allow the recording of the conference with the simple click of a button. This can be implemented within corporate strategy to make it standard that all audio conference sessions are recorded for archiving, or it can be simply used on-demand whenever recording is necessary. This option is important as some industries must abide by regulations that demand recordings of conversations, while others record only those that must be available for recall.
Ease of Access
The ability to recall the audio conference must be as easy as the recording process itself. Many solutions will provide an email to the moderator automatically after the conference has ended. This email will contain all information necessary to access the recorded call. The file is often provided as a digital recorded file and should be supported by standard applications. Call participants can also receive a link to the digital audio file that can be kept indefinitely.
Ease of Call Playback
Simply gaining the ability to listen to a recorded audio conferencing session is only half of the benefit this feature should provide. The application should also allow you the ability to skip backward and forward throughout the content of the call to find specific information. Certain applications may also provide a text version of the call, which can then be searched for specific information.
Value of Recorded Information
Whether the SMB operates in an industry that demands call recording or not, simply archiving such calls can be an important step for a number of reasons. If the audio conference involves a sales professional and his or her customer, capturing the exchange ensures the company delivers exactly what the customer expects.
If the audio conference involves a supervisor and subordinate, it captures the direct dialogue to ensure there is no confusion later. If a conflict were to arise over information exchanged during the audio conference, the information can be recalled later to easily settle the dispute.
The applications for recorded audio conferencing sessions far exceed the few explored here, but even those mentioned above can make a substantial impact for the SMB. As companies operating in this sector all over the world continue to demand roust audio conferencing solutions, recorded information is soon to be established as a standard.
Posted by Kathleen S on Mon, Jun 29, 2009 @ 12:12 PM
Conference calls are an important communication tool for your business.
They allow you to hold important discussions with coworkers across the
globe, meet with clients no matter where they are located and conduct
training for staff. The usefulness of conference calls can be further
expanded by recording them for your clients.
Recording conference
calls does several things that make them good tools as a client
service. Firstly, when attendees know the meeting is being recorded,
they are more likely to keep their remarks civil and to the point. This
keeps the meeting professional and saves time, since those who know
they are being recorded are much less likely to ramble on about a topic.
Not
only does recording meetings keep them civil and professional, it makes
them more productive. Because attendees can listen to the meeting again
at any time, they will spend less time taking notes and more time
paying attention to the meeting.
All this works to make a top-notch
session that you can share with your clients. These meetings
demonstrate your company’s expertise and serve as vital educational
tools to teach clients about your products and services. Instead of
scheduling meetings with a client, you can offer them a recording of
the meeting that they can watch on their own schedule.
Recording
conference calls also offers more flexibility for your clients. If an
important person from a client organization cannot attend, the meeting
will not need to be rescheduled. It can simply be played back later for
anyone who missed the meeting.
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